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Wedding Hog Roast in Alciston
Wedding hog roast in Alciston: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, then carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling.
- Blessings and renewals
- Small, informal weddings
- Garden weddings at home
Planning an event in Alciston?
The process
Here’s how the day normally runs: the roaster goes up and the hog goes on, the roast cooks gently through the day, and our chef carves it when you are ready. At midsummer, sunset in Alciston is about 9:15pm, so we can time the carving before or after your sunset photos. Sunset is around 8:50pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- We start with your date, venue, numbers and running order.
- We check the venue and the cooking spot and send a price.
- We agree arrival, cooking spot and serving times with you and your venue.
- We roast during the ceremony and drinks, then carve at the agreed time.
- We clear away once everyone has eaten.
How to prepare
- Name a contact for the day
- Plan somewhere sheltered for people to eat if it rains
- Make sure we can wheel the roaster to the spot
Get a quote
Busy weekends book up early, especially summer Saturdays and December Fridays. Send us your date for a quote: use our quote form.
Planning help
Wedding hog roast near Alciston
For the wedding breakfast, a hog roast becomes a plated meal: roast pork, crackling and a choice of sides, on china if you’d like. We’re frequently asked to cater marquee weddings and farm weddings, serving salads, rotisserie chicken and carved roast pork.
Rural weddings around Alciston have a magic of their own, and a whole hog roasting through the afternoon adds to it. Plan firm ground and a route for our vehicle. The carving happens right in front of your guests, so every roll gets hot pork and a piece of crackling.
- Where
- Alciston (BN26)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Menu
- Pork, crackling, stuffing and apple sauce in rolls
- Also available
- Lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers (V), vegan option (Ve)
- Price
- Contact us for a quote
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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How we price a hog roast for your wedding
Every booking is priced individually, and the price depends on a few things:
- Whether you want china
- Site access
- How long the roast and service take
- How many people are eating
Weekday and off-season dates can be easier to book, and the menu you choose makes a difference too. Ask us and we’ll suggest the best fit for your budget.
Getting an accurate quote
For a quick, accurate price, send us:
- An estimate of numbers
- Your date and serving time
- Anything the venue has asked for
- Where the event is
Getting a quote is simple: tell us when, where, how many and what time you’d like to eat. You’ll get a clear quote listing what’s included. Fill in our quote form.
Looking after everyone
Not everyone eats pork, so plan an alternative. A few pointers:
- Give final numbers in good time
- Give your coordinator the final menu
- Halal is not offered, so plan separately if needed
- Ask for gluten-free rolls for coeliac guests
We will liaise with your venue coordinator, so we can sort the cooking spot and timings with them.
For a sit-down meal, ask for china, quoted separately.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you’re booking for a workplace, check with facilities about gas equipment and vehicle access. We work to the site’s rules.
Organisers may ask for documents such as a risk assessment or gas safety information. Tell us what you need and we’ll confirm what we can provide.
Should I cook it myself?
A DIY hog roast suits a relaxed party where someone enjoys cooking. For bigger or more formal events, catering takes the pressure off.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You do the roasting and carving; we will confirm what comes with it when you ask.
Weddings in Alciston: venues, ceremonies and travel
Alciston is about 4 miles north of Seaford, in East Sussex. We cover Alciston and its neighbours for weddings. Alciston is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We cater events right across the region, from Alciston to Brighton (about 12 miles away).
Wedding photographers in the area often head for Firle Beacon, and the countryside around Alciston suits an outdoor reception. Couples marrying at local churches such as The Parish Church frequently hold the reception nearby, with the roast cooking through the ceremony. With the South Downs National Park within about 2 miles, there are country venues, barns and gardens nearby. Check the cooking spot with the venue. The sea is within about 5 miles, so seaside venues are close. We will think about shelter from sea breezes.
This part of East Sussex takes in BN26, so your wedding can be anywhere in it. Close by, we cover weddings in Selmeston (1 mile north), Berwick (1 mile north-east), Winton (1 mile south-east), Alfriston (2 miles south-east) and Milton Street (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cater in Eastbourne (7 miles south-east), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles east), Seaford (4 miles south), Lewes (7 miles north-west), Hailsham (6 miles north-east) and Crowborough (15 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Arlington Castle (1.7 miles south-east) and Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Alciston includes Firle Beacon.
- Pubs nearby include Rose Cottage Inn (within half a mile west)
Who books wedding hog roast in Alciston?
It feels generous and relaxed, perfect for an informal day.
We are regularly asked to cater a wide mix of occasions near Alciston, including:
- Post-wedding gatherings
- Wedding breakfasts
- Marquee receptions
- Small, informal weddings
Guests coming by rail will want to know that the nearest station is Berwick (Sussex) station, about 1.3 miles north-east.
What your quote should include
- Staffing on the day
- What the price includes, item by item
- Which meats, sides and extras are included
- What crockery is supplied
What comes off the roaster
Rotisserie chicken
Rotisserie chicken is there for anyone who’d rather not have pork, and children typically like it too.
Salads, potatoes and coleslaw
Coleslaw is the natural partner for a pork roll, while salads and potatoes make a plated meal.
Is a hog roast right for your wedding?
Next to a wedding barbecue, a hog roast feeds everyone at once from one roast without batches coming off a grill. Compare like for like: menu, sides, serving time, staff, plates and travel. The cheapest quote is not always the best value.
Why book our hog roast in Alciston
- Halloumi skewers and a vegan option too
- Fresh carving at the serving station
- Served at the time you choose
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
Take a look at our pricing or what a hog roast costs.
Questions from Alciston
Which station is closest to Alciston?
The closest is Berwick (Sussex) station, roughly 1.3 miles away.
Can you roast near the sea around Alciston?
Yes. We roast under cover and choose a sheltered spot where we can.
What’s included?
Roast pork carved into soft rolls with sage and onion stuffing, apple sauce and crackling. Extras include lamb, chicken, halloumi skewers, a vegan option, salads and potatoes.
Do you come to Alciston?
Yes. We cover London and the South East, including Alciston and East Sussex. Send us the address for a quote.
Do you serve the food?
No need for your own staff: we carve, serve and tidy up.
How big a hog will we need?
We size the roast to your numbers, so tell us your best estimate. We’ll confirm the menu in the quote.
How much room do you need?
A level, open area outdoors with room for the roaster, a gazebo and a carving table, well clear of walls, tents and branches. We’ll confirm the space with your quote.
Can you be flexible on serving time?
Within reason, we can. Keep us posted on the day and we will fit around changes.
- Slow-roasted on site for hours, outdoors at your event
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Lamb, chicken and vegetarian options alongside the pork
- Served when you’re ready, and we tidy the serving area afterwards